Serving 715 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Plum Canyon Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 715 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 29:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Plum Canyon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Plum Canyon Elementary School's student population of 715 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
715 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Plum Canyon Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Plum Canyon Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1383 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
33%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Plum Canyon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Plum Canyon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/math_percent/12000/12363/plum-canyon-elementary-school-chart-jxzVtV.png)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
47%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Plum Canyon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Plum Canyon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/rla_percent/12000/12363/plum-canyon-elementary-school-chart-b5M05ej.png)
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
16%
12%
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Hispanic
31%
56%
![This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Plum Canyon Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Plum Canyon Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/hispanic_students_ethnicity/12000/12363/plum-canyon-elementary-school-chart-f7Z9A7.png)
Black
3%
5%
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White
40%
21%
![This chart displays the percentage of White students in Plum Canyon Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of White students in Plum Canyon Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/white_students_ethnicity/12000/12363/plum-canyon-elementary-school-chart-bpFUcGw.png)
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/12000/12363/plum-canyon-elementary-school-chart-bkhU3dP.png)
![This chart displays the diversity score of Plum Canyon Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of Plum Canyon Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/12000/12363/plum-canyon-elementary-school-chart-b0LTlXo.png)
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Plum Canyon Elementary School's ranking?
Plum Canyon Elementary School is ranked #1383 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Plum Canyon Elementary School often compared to?
Plum Canyon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mountainview Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Plum Canyon Elementary School?
715 students attend Plum Canyon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Plum Canyon Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Plum Canyon Elementary School?
Plum Canyon Elementary School has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Plum Canyon Elementary School offer ?
Plum Canyon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Plum Canyon Elementary School part of?
Plum Canyon Elementary School is part of Saugus Union School District.
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